| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair-Casey Community School District | Casey | 8/10 Good · 71st pct | 271 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Guthrie Center Community School District | Guthrie Center | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 470 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| West Central Valley Community School District | Menlo | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 852 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District | Bayard | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 436 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Panorama Community School District | Bagley | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 691 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Guthrie County compares
Together they enroll 2,720 students across 13 schools. The largest is West Central Valley Community School District with 852 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, above the Iowa average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Guthrie County, Iowa
Guthrie County has 5 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Guthrie County is Adair-Casey Community School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ISASP 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Iowa. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Guthrie County, IA?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Guthrie County, IA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Guthrie County, IA?
Of the districts serving Guthrie County, Adair-Casey Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 71st percentile among Iowa school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Iowa reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Iowa and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Iowa only, never across state lines.